About active shooter training

[Blindingly apparent]

Does anyone know, is turning off ringers on phones part of the instructions?

It is shocking to think about those kids in the closet trying to hide and a phone rings.

[Ms. Toad]

1. I don't believe so, specifically.

At least the version I've done twice (ALICE) is more about encouraging you to be aware and think ahead, think of options, than specific rules to follow.

[Sailor65x1]

2. In the ones I've taught we usually don't...

I am a volunteer instructor, and the phones are a thing we usually leave off the list in school environments, specifically because almost every school requires them to be silenced already.

But in mall, and other situations, we do recommend it, as one of the "If you have time" steps.

It is definitely a good idea.

[Corgigal]

3. Your ringers should be off in school.

However, I bet they were trying to call home and forgot to silence the damn thing. Stress causes logical thinking to go out the door.

[onecaliberal]

4. In our district the phone will be taken on a normal day if it rings

Out loud. Supposed to be on vibrate at school.

[NutmegYankee]

5. In typical mass shooter training, Yes it is.

Mine was focused on work, but it was always taught to silence a cell phone.

DHS teamed with the City of Houston to make this video, which is widely shown.